Amphitheatre -- Spring Events

1340 A1A S., on the island - just south of the lighthouse

Published Friday, February 29, 2008

Night Owl Cinema

Free movies begin Feb. 29: Gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Movies are shown on a 32 by 8-foot screen. Come early and enjoy food from our local food concessionaires, activities for kids and prizes.

Feb. 29 - Back to the Future

March 14 - Star Wars

March 28 - Big

April 11 - Superman

April 25 - Goonies

May 9 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

May 23 - The Princess Bride

Army Field Band & chorus

March 3: The U.S. Army Field Band has been exhilarating audiences from both the United States and around the world. According to armyfieldband.com, "critics consider them to be one of most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world." Becoming a member of this ensemble is not easy. Staff Sgt. Jason Stephens on about.com said, "I've seen auditions in which no one in the final round was selected." Although it is very competitive, the U.S. Army Field Band strives to bring together the Army and the individuals of the United States. Tickets for this event are sold out. Gates open at 6 and the show begins at 7 p.m.

George Thorogood

March 22: For more than 30 years, George Thorogood and the Destroyers have climbed to the peak of the blues pyramid with hits such as "Bad To the Bone," "Get a Haircut," "You Talk Way Too Much" and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer." They "fought their way to the top" and they're still going strong with 2003's "Ride 'Til I Die" and a 2004 Greatest Hits album which spent over a year at the top of the Billboards blues chart. Tickets are $27.50-35.50 Gates 6pm, show begins at 7:30pm.

3 Doors Down

March 30: 3 Doors Down first debuted in 2000 with the hit single "Let Me Go" and has sold over 12 million copies of their debut album "The Better Life." The Mississippi and Nashville based band has been able to "secure rabid fan appeal without bowing to trends or compromising their grassroots approach." The band has since released three additional albums and has six number one singles. Their latest single "It's Not My Time" is part of their self-titled fourth album set to release on May 6. Tickets go on sale March 1. Tickets are $25 to $45. Gates open at 6 and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Buddy Guy & Robert Cray

April 12: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy is a five-time Grammy award winning blues and rock guitarist. He has been creating music since the 1960s and is one of the most respected blues musicians of all time. Performing with Guy is a superstar in his own right, Robert Cray, who is known for his soothing modern blues sound. Tickets are $30-40. Gates open at 6 and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Arthur Live!

April 13: For more than 30 years, children have enjoyed reading Arthur Adventure, the award-winning book series by Marc Brown, that has sold more than 60 million books worldwide. PBS TV began airing the Arthur television series just over a decade ago, and it continues to be one of the top children's shows, as merited by winning a Peabody and five Emmy Awards. Now children and their families can enjoy Arthur LIVE! at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre as he comes to life to celebrate over 30 years of educating and entertaining young children. Gates open at 2 and the show starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25.

Earth Day Celebration

April 19: The Old City Farmer's Market & the Natural Living Alliance celebrates Earth Day 2008. The celebration is free to the public and will feature local musicians, artists and vendors. The event is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Taste of St. Augustine & the Birth of the Blues Music Fest

April 26: Try food from dozens of local restaurants and listen to a wide variety of blues musicians. The festival opens at noon and runs throughout the day until 8 p.m. Presented by EPIC Community Services. Tickets are $3 per person, with taste tickets available for $1 each.

Art Attack- Saturday, May 10

View area art from 4 to 9 p.m., presented by the St. Johns County Education Foundation. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Call 819-7560.